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The ultimate quest for the world's most mysterious creatures
The Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman -- these are the names of the elusive beasts that have caught the eye and captured the imaginations of people around the world for centuries. Recently, tales of these "monsters" have been corroborated by an increase in sightings, and out of these legends a new science has been born: cryptozoology -- the study of hidden animals.
Cryptozoology A to Z, the first encyclopedia of its kind, contains nearly two hundred entries, including cryptids (the name given to these unusual beasts), new animal finds, and the explorers and scientists who search for them. Loren Coleman, one of the world's leading cryptozoologists, teams up with Jerome Clark, editor and author of several encyclopedias, to provide these definitive descriptions and many never-before-published drawings and photographs from eyewitnesses' detailed accounts. Full of insights into the methods of these scientists, exciting tales of discovery, and the history and evolution of this field, Cryptozoology A to Z is the most complete reference ever of the newest zoological science.
About the Author
Loren Coleman, M.S.W., has researched the Copycat Effect for more than two decades. Coleman has been an adjunct professor at various universities in New England since 1980 and a senior researcher with the Muskie School for Public Policy. He is currently the primary consultant for the State of Maine's Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative. The author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty books, including the critically acclaimed work Suicide Clusters, lives in Portland, Maine.
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This review is from: Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and other Authentic Mysteries of Nature (Paperback)
This book helps to list and separate different myths and legends of cryptozoological species. It's perfect if you are a writer looking for information for a book. It's also a good starting point for those interested in pursuing a cryptozoological career. It will familiarize you with the important creatures in your field a little past Bigfoot and El Chupacabra. Coleman provides hope by also including some creatures that once had cryptozoological status until they were discovered and became a part of our society. He gives a brief history of those expeditions, it's very interesting. It's a good reference book and it makes for an interesting coffee table ice breaker.
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Great crypto reference - fun read!,
By "andycrazybear" (Lakewood, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and other Authentic Mysteries of Nature (Paperback)
This really is a great book spanning many different crypto subjects and critters. Being in Colorado, I'm always interested in what I might run into out in the mountains!You can't go wrong with this book. Buy it and enjoy!
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Very Nice work,
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This review is from: Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and other Authentic Mysteries of Nature (Paperback)
Although now with the sudden "death of bigfoot" some of the information is a bit outdated this book is still a must have for anyone interested in crypto-zoology. It is organized very well even though a few of the entries are incomplete and some show downright biased opinions. Most of the book however is a shining gem that sparkles a life into your imagination. Especially when you realize that most of these reported sighting and creatures may well exist in our world. All and all this book may well turn into a classic for the readers of unexplained phenomena.
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